Investigation of coconut coir content to the mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced composite based doe approach

Mletchumanan, Dharshani (2019) Investigation of coconut coir content to the mechanical properties of natural fibre reinforced composite based doe approach. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

In the present days, bio-composite have caught the attention of the society although synthetic based composite has a lot of advantages. Due to the high cost, non-renewability and non-biodegradability properties of the synthetic composite, the bio-composite material tends to have their highlight due to their low cost, renewable resources and biodegradability. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to study and analyze a new composition made from a mixture of natural ingredients such as coconut coir, starch and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). Coconut coir is part of the coconut fruit that is dry, scaly and inedible. It works to protect the inside of coconut fruit. In addition, a mixture of coconut husk and starch and mixed together with PVA was used as 8 specimens with various compositions. In order to carry out this experiment, detailed features of coconut coir and the quantity of the coir that need to be used should be known. This specimen is prepared by placing a mixture of coir powder, starch and polyvinyl alcohol into the mold. This experiment will then be tested using tensile stress and impact tests using the experimental design. The results of the experimental design will explain and verify the mechanical properties that are influenced by the amount of parameter used throughout the Design of Experiment (DOE) analysis

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